The First to Celebrate: Massachusetts and the Origins of July 4th
Massachusetts has always played a special role in America’s story, both for the pivotal events that happened here, and for how its people chose to honor and remember them. In […]
Madeira Wine: The Colonial Drink That Toasted a Revolution
Long before champagne corks popped in celebration of American independence, the Founding Fathers were raising glasses filled with something else entirely: Madeira wine. Rich, resilient, and deeply woven into the […]
Lighting the Way to 250: A Call for Massachusetts Towns to Honor Our Revolutionary Roots
On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church, signaling the advance of British troops and setting into motion the American […]
The Legacy of the Battle Road
The road to American independence was forged on Battle Road. Today, as you travel through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, you’ll journey through the very heart of the Revolution, where […]
Before the Trend: 18th Century Farm-to-Table Living
While the term ‘farm-to-table’ has been trending over the last few years, Colonists in the 1700s were practicing this method of food out of necessity. With the lack of transportation to […]
How to Celebrate Patriots’ Day Weekend in 2025
Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts is always a special occasion but in 2025 it takes on even greater significance as the state commemorates the 250th anniversary of ‘the shot heard round the world’ […]
Connect with Massachusetts 250 This April Vacation Week
In the spring of 2025, Massachusetts is commemorating several important events that led to the American Revolution. From Boston to the Berkshires, there are many unique ways for families to […]
Celebrating Revolutionary Women
History, often told through the eyes of men, is packed with women’s contributions. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of women whose impacts are still seen […]
Captain Paul Cuffe: A Visionary for African Americans in Early America
Whaler, activist, and highly successful entrepreneur Captain Paul Cuffe spent his life committed to crafting his vision of an American society free from reliance on slavery. At age 14, Cuffe […]
Massachusetts: The Birthplace of the World’s Greatest Inventions
Massachusetts has been the birthplace of many inventions, from chocolate chip cookies to volcanized rubber, typewriters to marshmallow fluff. In honor of National Inventors’ Day, here are a few invention […]
